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Introductory Algebra, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (April 18, 2019) © 2020

  • Elayn Martin-Gay University of New Orleans, Lakefront

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In Introductory Algebra, Elayn Martin-Gay's student-centric approach is woven seamlessly throughout, giving students trusted content and optimal support through effective video, accessible writing style and tools for study skills. Elayn's legacy of innovations that support student success include Chapter Test Prep videos and a Video Organizer note-taking guide. Expanded resources in the 6th Edition bring even more updates to her program, all shaped by her focus on the student: a perspective that has made her course materials beloved by students and instructors alike.

Hallmark features of this title

  • Study skills resources:
    • Section 1.1, Tips for Success in Mathematics, in which Elayn covers important strategies for success, with videos for each objective.
    • Student Resources section with Study Skill Builders, a Study Guide Outline, and Practice Final Exam. 
  • Helpful Hints help students avoid common trouble areas. Detailed step-by-step examples and practice margin exercises paired with each example encourage students to participate in the learning. 
  • Concept Checks throughout the section allow students to gauge their grasp of an idea as it is presented.
  • Integrated Review mid-chapter exercise sets provide students with mixed review, giving them the chance to assimilate new concepts they've learned over several sections. 

New and updated features of this title

  • New Getting Ready for the Test exercises precede each Chapter Test to check students' conceptual understanding of the topics in the chapter.
    • These multiple-choice or matching questions not only check for understanding, but also aim to catch common errors.
    • Video Solutions for all exercises and premade Learning Catalytics questions for exercises noted in blue in the Annotated Instructor's Edition accompany these exercises.
  • The new Key Concept and Activity Lab Workbook is a great way to engage students in conceptual projects and exploration, as well as group work.
    • The Workbook includes Extension Exercises, Exploration Activities, Conceptual Exercises and Group Activities.
  • Exercise sets and applications have been refined and updated where appropriate.

Features of MyLab Math for the 6th Edition

  • Getting Ready for the Test video solutions cover the Getting Ready for the Test exercises in the text, and contain brief explanations and reminders of material in the chapter. Where applicable, incorrect choices contain explanations.
  • Learning Catalytics is now available. This interactive student response tool uses students' smartphones, tablets or laptops to engage them in more sophisticated tasks and thinking.
  • Skill Builder assignments offer adaptive practice that is designed to increase students' ability to complete their assignments.
  • All Vocabulary, Readiness, and Video Check questions in the text are now assignable in MyLab Math.
    • Vocabulary, Readiness, and Video Check questions precede each section's exercise set, and check students' understanding of the section they've just covered or that they've truly watched the section video that was assigned.
    • The Vocabulary and Readiness Check questions are also now available in a Drag and Drop format, giving students a more interactive way to answer these questions.
  • R. Prealgebra Review
    • R.1 Factors and the Least Common Multiple
    • R.2 Fractions
    • R.3 Decimals and Percents
    • R.4 Reading Pictographs and Bar, Line, and Circle Graphs
  •  1. Real Numbers and Introduction to Algebra
    • 1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics
    • 1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers
    • 1.3 Exponents, Order of Operations, and Variable Expressions
    • 1.4 Adding Real Numbers
    • 1.5 Subtracting Real Numbers
      • Integrated Review – Operations on Real Numbers
    • 1.6 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
    • 1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
    • 1.8 Simplifying Expressions
  • 2. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
    • 2.1 The Addition Property of Equality
    • 2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality
    • 2.3 Further Solving Linear Equations
      • Integrated Review – Solving Linear Equations
    • 2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
    • 2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
    • 2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving
    • 2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving
  • 3. Exponents and Polynomials
    • 3.1 Exponents
    • 3.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
    • 3.3 Introduction to Polynomials
    • 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
    • 3.5 Multiplying Polynomials
    • 3.6 Special Products
      • Integrated Review – Exponents and Operations on Polynomials
    • 3.7 Dividing Polynomials
  • 4. Factoring Polynomials
    • 4.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
    • 4.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 bx + c
    • 4.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c
    • 4.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping
    • 4.5 Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Difference of Two Squares
      • Integrated Review – Choosing a Factoring Strategy
    • 4.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
    • 4.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
  • 5. Rational Expressions
    • 5.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
    • 5.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
    • 5.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator and Least Common Denominator
    • 5.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators
    • 5.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
      • Integrated Review – Summary on Rational Expressions
    • 5.6 Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
    • 5.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions
  • 6. Graphing Equations and Inequalities
    • 6.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System
    • 6.2 Graphing Linear Equations
    • 6.3 Intercepts
    • 6.4 Slope and Rate of Change
    • 6.5 Equations of Lines
      • Integrated Review – Summary on Linear Equations
    • 6.6 Introduction to Functions
    • 6.7. Graphing Linear Inequalities in two Variables
  • 7. Systems of Equations
    • 7.1 Solving systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
    • 7.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
    • 7.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition
      • Integrated Review – Systems of Linear Equations
    • 7.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
  • 8. Roots and Radicals
    • 8.1 Introduction to Radicals
    • 8.2 Simplifying Radicals
    • 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
    • 8.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
      • Integrated Review – Simplifying Radicals
    • 8.5 Solving Equations Containing Radicals
    • 8.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
    • 8.7 Direct and Inverse Variation Including Radical Applications
  • 9. Quadratic Equations
    • 9.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property
    • 9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
    • 9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
      • Integrated Review – Summary of Solving Quadratic Equations
    • 9.4 Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables

Appendices

  • A. Tables
  • B. Factoring Sums and Differences of Cubes
  • C. Mean, Median, Mode, Range, and Intro to Statistics
  • D. Sets
  • E. Review of Angles, Lines, and Special Triangles
  • F. Interval Notation and Finding Domains and Ranges from Graphs

About our author

Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.

Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation materials for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in her series. She has also created Chapter Test Prep Videos to help students during their most “teachable moment” (as they prepare for a test) along with Instructor-to-Instructor videos that provide teaching tips, hints, and suggestions for every developmental mathematics course, including basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra.

Elayn is the author of 13 published textbooks and a new Interactive Assignment MyLab® Math course, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses. She has also published series in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. She has participated as an author across the broadest range of educational materials: textbooks, videos, tutorial software, and courseware. This provides an opportunity of various combinations for an integrated teaching and learning package offering great consistency for the student.

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